Nottingham Music Service
Also known as: Nms
Our vision is that all children and young people in Nottingham have an inspiring and rewarding experience of making music with others. Our mission is to facilitate joyous, life-enhancing and confidence-building experiences that equip children and young people with perseverance, self belief and a life-long love of music.
Activities & Mission
Our vision is that all children and young people in Nottingham have an inspiring and rewarding experience of making music with others. Our mission is to facilitate joyous, life-enhancing and confidence-building experiences that equip children and young people with perseverance, self belief and a life-long love of music.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,125,942 | £1,085,186 | £1,079,341 | £946,033 | £405,930 | 30 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,094,305 | £1,094,835 | £1,093,344 | £905,277 | £255,497 | 32 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,090,139 | £1,147,644 | £1,130,898 | £905,807 | £208,258 | 40 / 1 |
| 2022 | £996,992 | £1,012,039 | £1,007,955 | £963,312 | £259,372 | 37 / 1 |
| 2021 | £998,846 | £884,033 | £884,033 | £978,359 | £744,864 | 33 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Nottingham Music Service
What does Nottingham Music Service do?
Our vision is that all children and young people in Nottingham have an inspiring and rewarding experience of making music with others. Our mission is to facilitate joyous, life-enhancing and confidence-building experiences that equip children and young people with perseverance, self belief and a life-long love of music.
How much income did Nottingham Music Service report in 2025?
Nottingham Music Service reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Nottingham Music Service?
Nottingham Music Service has a program ratio of 95.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Nottingham Music Service registered as a charity?
Nottingham Music Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 2013 as charity number 1153716. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Nottingham Music Service?
Nottingham Music Service is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nottingham Music Service operate?
Nottingham Music Service operates in Nottingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Nottingham Music Service a registered charity?
Yes — Nottingham Music Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153716.
Details
4 Waterway Street West
Nottingham
NG2 1NL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated